Already in the 30s early this morning. We will however deal with some passing cloud cover especially across northwest iowa with a little bit more sunshine out west, so well be sort of splitting the difference of that here in sioux city as winds diminish out of the northwest. With some melting today and calmer winds tonight, fog will jump back into the realm of possibilities for friday mornings commute. Another system will pass us by to the north on friday too which might produce a few sprinkles on an otherwise mild day, and those days will continue into the weekend with a slight chance of a light mix saturday night sunday morning with yet another passing frontal boundary. The biggest of our concerns though is with a low pressure system moving out of the southwest early next week. Its associated snow chances appear to be on track next monday night and tuesday along with strong winds and a shot of cold air moving in behind it, so be sure to enjoy the mild see graphics. Wx timer 40 a night of drinking for four friends in northeast nebraska took a tragic turn 2years ago. One never made it home and another friend found responsible for her death. Ktivs sam curtiss attended his sentencing yesterday at the Dakota County courthouse. I did listen to it, said tami allison. I have mixed feelings about it. It. Being an apology from Russell Roberts jr. The apology the first words of regret the schmitt family has heard from roberts in two years and eight days. It was nice to hear but i think its just the beginning, said allison. But, it marked the end of his trial. Roberts on wednesday, sentenced to 10to16 years in prison. In december, a jury found him guilty of the drunk driving crash that killed 28 yearold Tiffany Schmitt and hurt two others. We came inches away of losing both my daughters and it definitely is something that needs to be taken seriously is drinking and driving, said allison. Investigators say roberts flipped tiffanys truck on a rural road near homer. The force threw schmitt into a ditch. Our lives were changed forever, said allison. A district judge says roberts history of seven speeding sentence. Best we couldve hoped for and im very happy, said allison. Today we can finally put this to rest and remember the good times of tiffany and not remember the accident every time we walk into this building, said allison. Pain the family endured for the past 738 days. In Dakota County, sam curtiss, ktiv news four. Roberts must serve at least five year in prison. The judge also revoked his license for 15 years. There is no word if he will appeal. The final four people involved in a meth conspiracy case in Obrien County have been sentenced in u. S. District court joe leal from hartley, Mackenzie Jellema from sioux city, Isaac Esquivel and valerie ortega, both from sanborn were sentenced in sioux city to at least three years behind bars. Federal prosecutors say the four admitted to selling more than 50 grams of meth. Ammon bundy and seven others arrested for their part in occupying a government building in oregon made their initial Court Appearances on wednesday. Bundy and the others are currently charged with one count each of conspiracy to injure an officer. A detention hearing will be held for the defendants tomorrow to determine if theyll be released. After the court appearance, one of bundys attorneys relayed a message from bundy to the supporters who remain at the wildlife refuge. Bundy is asking them to stand down, go home and let those who have been arrested to continue the fight in the courts. Authorities are looking for an inmate that walked away from the work release facility in sioux city. The Department Says 26yearold jacob petty didnt return tuesday from an outpatient treatment program. Petty has been in the october. He began serving a 10 Year Prison Sentence for robbery in Woodbury County back in 2008. Police in norfolk, nebraska are still looking for an armed suspect. Investigators say the hampton inn was robbed at gunpoint yesterday morning. The suspect then ran away. As a precaution, lockdown. If we felt it was unsafe we would have kept the kids within our building. We would do whatever it takes to make sure they are safe. Thompson says. South sioux city has a new police chief. Lieutenant ed mahon will serve as the interim South Sioux City police chief. Mahon takes the place of chief scot ford who recently retired after 42 years on the force. 30 years ago today one of the great tragedies in American History took place as the Space Shuttle challenger exploded just 73seconds after liftoff. All seven astronauts onboard were killed, including Christa Mcauliffe who was to be the First Teacher in space. In honor of those men and women. And other nasa personnel who have lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery. January 28th is the nasa day of remembrance. this morning senior nasa officials will hold an observance and a wreath laying at Arlington National cemetery. Other nasa centers will hold remembrance events later in the day. Taco johns made a big donation to Special Olympics iowa. The check donation totaled more than 2 thousand dollars, with those funds coming from the this is the sixth year taco johns has partnered with Special Olympics iowa. Taco johns staff say its been a Great Partnership and they enjoy making the donation every year. Its important. It gives them extra equipment things to do for the money. Theyre good to our heart they come in here they support us we support them. Its the people of sioux city that come in and buy the super nachos that gives back that money, said taco johns operations department, jennifer solma. In all, taco johns has donated more than 10,500 dollars to Special Olympics iowa over the years. A local group of young women are getting their dancing shoes ready for this weekend. These 19 ladies are preparing a group dance routine of rock around the clock for the iowa miss amazing pageant. The pageant will be held this friday and saturday at Iowa Western Community college in council bluffs. As part of the event, the young women dress up, perform a talent, get their picture taken and get interviewed. One official with Midstep Services in sioux city said the pageant is a great way to boost the confidence of young women our girls are so excited about this. They have been preparing, going and getting their hair done, getting their nails done, going out and buying gowns and trying them on, and so we have just seen a lot of, just really happiness in the girls, and excitement. Aid nancy mullally, director of residential services, Midstep Services, inc. The final show for girls ages 5to19 will be friday at 7 30 pm, while the final show for women ages 20 and up will be on saturday at 7 pm. Waffles for warriors kicked off yesterday morning at supporting siouxland soldiers in sioux city. The event was designed to thank veterans and their families for their service through the years. Organizers say it means a lot to them and its a great way to have the veterans in the Community Come together. Its so important that the of sioux city stand behind our veterans. They gave a lot for us and its time that we give back to them to say thank you for all theyve done since world war 2 on. This is the first waffle for them on the last wednesday of every month near the va in sioux city. Filing your taxes can be overwhelming. Coming up next, well give you some tips to avoid fraud and ways to get the most money back this year. Ben and ill have your complete hmm hmm hmm hmm hmmhmm theyve all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america cold air moving in behind it, so be sure to enjoy the mild weather while we have it see graphics. Its time totohink about your taxes. Unfortunately youre not the only one who wants your money. Tax paye and tax preparers are fighting against refund thieves. Bob hansen has a warning. And they can pretend to be you when filing for a refund. sot Eva Velasquez, Identity TheftResource Center but they dont need to know where you work, or where you live or any of those other details. And the sad thing is, Identity TheftResource Centers Eva Velasquez says most tax payers have no idea their refund has been stolen, until they file their own return. sot Eva Velasquez, Identity TheftResource Center the thief would get in first, the legitimate would try to file their taxes and be told, oh thats already been filed. reporter stand up bob hansen now if the bad guys do get your tax refund, you will eventually get your money, but it will take some time. sot Eva Velasquez, Identity TheftResource Center weve heard from people who have had it resolved as early as three months, wevvheard from some folks who its been ovevea year. So what can you do to stop it . sot Eva Velasquez, Identity TheftResource Center your best bet is to file your refund early before the bad guys can file using your name and information. Our number one tip is file first and beat the crooks. You also want to make sure you use qualified tax preparers who will protect your personal information. The irs is working on the problem. But getting a jump on your refund is that was bob hansen reporting. Coming up on news 4 today. A coloroda man was the victim of a prank. His house got put on the market for the price of two super bowl tickets. Well show you his story, after the break. There e e those who say we cannot defeat a a rrupt political systst and fix a rigged economy. But i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. To a nation where every child where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. Where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. Where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. An america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. A nation that defends our people and our values, but no lonr carries so much of that burden alone. I know we can create that america if we listen to our hearts. And that journey begins here in iowa. Im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message, and i ask you to join with us at the caucuses on monday night. The American People cant afford to wait for ideas that sound good on paper. But will never make it in the real world. The grandmother who has to choose between paying for m micine and paying rere. Cant wait. The single mom who desperately needs a raise. Cant wait. The student with a mountain of debt cant wait. We can make real progress, right now. Im caucusing. Im caucusing. Im caucusing for Hillary Clinton. What would you trade for super bowl tickets . Many people thought a man from colororo was trtring his house. Turns out it was a prank. Reporter Steve Staeger has details. s brian lusk homeowner 501 05 i have a buddy whos a good Pittsburgh Steelers fan and we had some bets going for the steelers game and of course the broncos won so i rode him pretty hard for 2 or three days and gave him a lot of heck. This was how his buddy got back at him. s brian lusk homeowner1 081 15 he ran an ad in a denver paper, the boulder paper, the longmont paper apparently several magazines. And the phone calls started rolling in he was even offered 2 seats 20 rows up first class airfare and a suite for a hotel room. None of its true. The house isnt for sale. And the marriage. s brian lusk homeowner1 291 34 not getting divorced as far as i know. Happily married, right babe . Yes. Right. So i think we are good there. Now hes asking you denver to stop calling him about it. And he has a message for his friend. s brian lusk homeowner1 421 55 alright brian youre winning. But only for now. Its comin baby, ive got all of bronco nation thinking of the best way to get back at ya. Way. Bens in next with the details. And a texas woman has spent most of her life helping others. But now, shes receiving some help of her own. Her story is coming up after the break. Let us be lovers, well marry our fortunes together [ cheering ] ive got some real estate here in my bag counting the cars on the new jersey turnpike theyve all come to look for americic [ cheers and applause ] all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. One of the areas that ive been particularly interested in is the area of children. We intend to be sure that everybody in this room and every child in this state no matter where theyre born, no matter to whom they are born. I want to make sure that every child has a chanan to live up to his or her godgiven potential. Ive spent my life fighti for children, and im not stopping now. Im Hillary Clinton, another passing frontal boundary. The biggest of our concerns though is with a low pressure system moving out of the southwest early next week. Its associated snow chances appear to be on track next monday night and tuesday along with strong winds and a shot of cold air moving in behind it, so be sure to enjoy the mild weather while we have it see graphics. A Texas Restaurant owner is used to feeding empty bellies but her drive to stop hunger extends well beyond the walls off her business. After hours she drives through poor neighborhood s to help feed the hungry. Word got out. And she received some generosity in return. Shannon wolfson has her story. Eded. One day god w we me up in the middle of the night. He said you need a bus. After searching, lola finally found a mini bus on craigslist. But when word spread about her good deeds, she got an unexpected surprise. nats oh my god look. claps tyson foods donated a bigger bus, part of its commitment to stop hunger. The new ride has a sink, warmers, and just about everything lola needs to to make her job easier. A gift those who know her welelsay she deserves. sot kennath craddock, east austin residenen shes always been like this ry nice andd sweet loving person care about everybody. And everybody doesnt just mean her neighborhood. sot lola stephens, owner, nubian queen and were Touching Every person that we can in every hungry area in that area. nats ill never be okay. I wont be okay until i know that the word is heard. That weve got to take care of each other. But were back in just a moment with more news and weather for you on news4 today. First though. Heres a look at some of the events on the welcome back and thanks for joining us on this thursday morning. Some of the stories coming up in this half hour. Republican president ial candndates are taking the e stage one last time ahead of the iowa caucus. But donald trump says hes not coming to the debate because he doesnt think hell be treated fairly. Meanwhile, ted cruz has challenged trump to a oneonone showdown on saturday night. And with the iowa caucus just 4 days away, were taking an indepth look at the political platforms for the top candidates. Wellhere from a briar c cff University Political science professor. And later. The stress of the unknown while a loved one is undergoing surgery can be very difficult. In healthbeat 4, well show you how new technology is helping doctors give patients and their families peace of mind. But first ben. Its associated snow chancs appuar to be on track next monday night and tuesday along with strong winds and a shot of cold air moving in behind it, so be sure to enjoy the mild weather while we have it see graphics. Its all the buzz in politics this morning tonights Republican Debate without donald trump. Will being a noshow help or hurt him in iowa . Tracie potts has that story from washington this morning. Donald trump r president ial candidate 07 09 i dont like being taken advantage of. Fox confirms there will be no empty podium. Trump tells South Carolina voters its what the us shouldve done with the Iran Nuclear Deal sot donald trump r president ial candidate 17 21 you just walk out. You leave. Thats what you do. Ted cruz challenged trump to a oneonone saturday hes even reserved a spot. Trump has a competing event. sot ted cruz r president ial candidate 28 36 he doesnt want to answer questions from the men and women of iowa about how his record doesnt match what hes selling. Drawing attention to where cruz was born, trump tweets can we do it in canada . Other candidates are ready to move on sot marco rubio r president ial candidate 44 49 interesting sideshow. Greatest show on earth. This is not a show. This is serious Chris Christie recalls being bumped from the main stage sot Chris Christie r president ial candidate 53 1 08 did i whine and moan . Did i refuse to show up . Did i hold my breath and stomp my feet . No, i said give me a podium and a microphone. Flash you dont walk away, you stand up and fight.